All my bags are packed and I’m ready to go…
My buddy from work, John S., is going to drop me off at the airport this afternoon to fly down to Monterrey through Atlanta. I am excited to see everyone down there. I have BIG plans for this trip, most of which have to do with red meat, fresh corn tortillas, and salsa. Speaking of food, it is great that LYLE IS BACK IN THE FIGHT, posting his weight, and starting to come down again after all his travels. The up side of his job is that involves a LOT of eating and good food. The down side is that it is wildly difficult to stay on a systematic weight loss program. I will try to post observations and photos while I am in Mexico. I will only be there for a few days, but plan to enjoy them immensely.
Monterrey is beautiful city with a population of just under four million people. While it is not a typical tourist destination, it is a fabulous place to visit. The purpose of this trip is to hang out with the family and attend a wedding. Hopefully, though, we will be able to visit one or two museums or other attractions. The photo below is of El Cerro de La Silla (Saddle Mountain). Grandpa Lauro and Grandma Conchita live right at the base of the mountain on the right hand side of the image. I will see if we can make arrangements to go into the center of the city one day and maybe go to Allende to see Grandma Conchita’s father, Grandpa Jose one other day.
Cerro de la Silla – Monterrey, Mexico
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